Parents and teachers meet over $1.9 billion funding gap affecting public schools in New South Wales.

Teachers and parents at Hunter schools in New South Wales are holding crisis meetings to address a significant funding shortfall for public schools. The NSW Teachers Federation estimates a $1.9 billion deficit, while the federal government will allocate $24.2 billion to 970 non-government schools over four years, compared to $14.3 billion for 2,200 public schools. The underfunding impacts class sizes, curriculum offerings, and teacher collaboration. Meetings aim to demand adequate resources for public schools.

November 17, 2024
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